Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS)

Vacancies may be available at the following locations:

HMS Collingwood – PO14 1AS
HMS Excellent – PO2 8ER
HMS Sultan – PO12 3BY
DM Gosport – PO13 0FQ
RAF Odiham – RG20 1QT
MPGS Aldershot – GU11 2LB
MPGS Andover – SP11 8HT
MPGS Blackwater – GU16 6RW
MPGS Keogh Barracks – GU12 5QZ
MPGS Marchwood – SO40 4ZG
MPGS Middle Wallop – SO20 8DY
MPGS Pirbright – GU24 0QQ
RMAS Sandhurst – GU15 4PQ
MPGS Southwick Park – PO17 6EJ
MPGS Thorney Island – PO10 8DH
MPGS Winchester – SO22 6NQ
MPGS Worthy Down – SO21 2RG

(Please note: Vacancies are subject to availability at the time of application.)

Personnel are assigned under the Military Local Service Engagement (MLSE), which allows individuals to express a preference for location. Final assignment will be determined based on service need and vacancy availability.

The MPGS provides professional soldiers to meet armed security requirements at Royal Navy, Army, RAF and other MOD bases across the UK Mainland. Our primary role is to counter the terrorist threat posed to military bases within the UK

Our duties include:

Security incident management - Such as suspicious packages, bomb threats, protests, etc.

Patrolling site perimeters - Taking necessary action to preserve perimeter security.

Controlling entry and exit - Managing control room and gate operations and ensuring all visitors are dealt with efficiently.

Drone Operator (selected sites)

Our units are located at over 120 sites across the UK mainland. We have our own Military Local Service Contract which allows soldiers to choose where they wish to serve, providing there is a vacancy.

Requirements:

• Background - You must have at least 3 years prior Military Service, or be currently serving, in any arm of the British Military, regular or reserves.

• Age - You must be over 18 years and under 57 years of age at re-enlistment.

• Fitness Eligibility - You must be medically fit (MFD or better) and have a Body Mass Index below 32.

• Driving Licence - You must have a full UK driving licence with less than 8 penalty points.

Previously Served Personnel:

• Gap Since Leaving Service - Former substantive Cpl/LH (or equivalent) and above ranks with no more than a 10 year gap of service, and for former non substantive Cpl/LH and below ranks who have a gap of service of no more than 6 years.
• If you feel you fall slightly outside the above criteria you can still apply for this role, for which a waiver may be granted subject to approval and interview processes.
• Previous Service Check - Your previous service records will be checked and final authorisation to proceed with the application must be given by the Army Personnel Centre.

Currently Serving Personnel:

• Any currently serving regular or reserve personnel wishing to transfer to the MPGS from across the tri-services should email View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk immediately to discuss the best process for you joining the MPGS.

Benefits:

• Entry level salary £26849 (Pte) incrementally increasing to £29269 (Pte) over 4 years.
• Full career pathway and promotion opportunities available, with a salary range from £30374 (LCpl) to £56283 (WO1).
• Continuation of armed services pension or new pension if in receipt of full military pension already.
Entitlement to subsidised accommodation (SFA & SLA), free Medical and Dental care, SLC & ELCs.
• 30 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata).
• You choose your location in which to serve.
• Home to duty payment subject to conditions (HDT).
• Adventurous Training & unit representative sports opportunities available.

Job Type: Full-time, permanent.

Schedule: 12 hour shifts on a structured system of 4 on 4 off.


Experience: UK Military, minimum 3 years (required).

How to Apply: In the first instance please copy & paste the below Web address into your preferred Web browser.

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